Economy & Jobs — Water Valley, Mississippi
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $42,684 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$53,700 |
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| Per Capita Income | $23,936 |
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| Poverty Rate | 27.1% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 3.1% |
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| In Labor Force | 1,522 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 39.6% |
| Manufacturing | 13.3% |
| Professional | 13.0% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Gas Stations | 13 |
| General Merchandise | 8 |
| Fast Food | 8 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 6 |
| Commercial Banks | 5 |
| Coffee Shops | 4 |
| Grocery Stores | 3 |
| Law Offices | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
